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JULY 3, 2015

NEWS

Weekend wildfire near ZipZone a close call but quickly contained ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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If the wind had changed direction, ZipZone president Kevin Bennett would have been less amiable on Saturday afternoon. Standing in the parking lot of the popular Peachland attraction, which is located just five kilometres west of the municipality on Princeton Avenue, Bennett told The View he was incredibly grateful to the members of the Peachland Fire and Rescue Service and B.C. Forestry Service crew for their efforts to contain a wildfire that broke out near his property that morning.

Suspected to be human-caused, the fire, which spanned three acres and burned on top of the hill approximately 500 metres away from Bennett’s business, is estimated to have broken out around 10:30 a.m. Bennett said his operations manager, Jason Braun, spotted the blaze at 11 a.m., called the fire department and then, armed with a fire extinguisher, ran across the road to investigate. “It was so dry, everything under my feet was cracking,” Braun recalled. Thankfully, he added, the Peachland fire crews arrived in about 10 minutes, and the Forestry Service teams about 35 minutes later, equipped with five amphibious bombers as well as a larger plane, which dropped fire retardant.

FIRE RETARDANT IS DROPPED onto the blaze near Peachland ZipZone on Saturday afternoon.

Around 3:30 p.m., five trucks with ground crew arrived and were working to douse the fire completely. Twenty-one firefighters remained on site overnight to monitor the fire, which was considered 100 per cent contained before midnight. According to Fire Information Officer Kelsey Winter, crews were into mop-up stage by Sunday morning. They were advised that the fire had little risk of spreading. For Bennett, who admits to being concerned about the cause of the fire, the blaze was a “close call.” The business owner noted that ZipZone security has cameras on site and he will be reviewing the footage to see if he can find any information that may be of use to the investigative team.

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JULY 3, 2015

NEWS

KEITH LACEY

THREE PICKUP TRUCKS were involved in a collision that slowed down traffic for a couple of hours around noon last Wednesday near the intersection of Ponderosa Drive and Hwy. 97 in Peachland. Police,

ambulance and volunteer fire department personnel were on the scene within minutes. No one involved in the accident appeared to have suffered any kind of serious injuries.

Council hopes new strategy will encourage downtown development KEITH LACEY

ABERDEEN PUBLISHING District of Peachland council is going to try once again to try and encourage new development in downtown Peachland. At last week’s regular meeting of district council, Mayor Cindy Fortin and all six town councillors approved a proposal to have senior administration prepare a detailed report to look at what other communities in the Okanagan Valley are doing to try and stimulate economic development in their downtown core. Council will also consider offering tax incentives to developers to open new businesses or upgrade and renovate existing businesses as well as extending tax incentives along a much larger stretch of Beach Avenue to try and stimulate development. Coun. Michael Kent, a member of the Peachland Economic Development Corporation’s (PEDC) board of directors, said it’s time council tried again to consider all of its options to try to stimulate eco-

nomic development and bring more small business to downtown Peachland. “Part of our vision for the community is to energize revitalization of our downtown core,” said Kent. “From my understanding, there has been very little change in our downtown over the past 40 years.” The PEDC board has recommended that a detailed report be prepared to look at what other communities in the region have done or are doing to encourage development and stimulate economic development in their downtown core, said Kent. “We have to explore innovative fiscal policies to get in the game,” he said. The goal is to stimulate new businesses to consider to set up in the downtown core or have existing businesses consider major renovations or expansion, said Kent. “Our goal is to get the ball rolling on our identified goal of downtown revitalization,” he said. Coun. Peter Schierbeck put forward a proposal to extend the current

Revitalization Tax Exemption (RTE) to 6th Street – it now only extends to all businesses from the south end of downtown to 3rd Street. “I would like to see us extend the RTE zone all the way to 6th Street,” said Schierbeck. The previous district council introduced the RTE incentive to try and stimulate economic development downtown two years ago and Mayor Cindy Fortin suggested it could be extended for another three years, which would provide incentives to business owners and developers for the next five years. Fortin said she hopes senior staff will include options for extending the RTE zone in its upcoming report. Kent commented that everything previous councils have tried over the past several terms have not worked when it comes to stimulating economic development downtown and hopefully that will change soon. “So far the incentives we have in place have done nothing to stimulate growth

whatsoever,” he said. “We need to be competitive with the rest of the Okanagan corridor and be competitive with other developers in the region.” Council should go as far as to consider altering its current standards for parking requirements and development charges to developers who might consider opening shop in downtown Peachland, said Kent. “We haven’t seen anything happen, so we have to be more competitive,” he said. Coun. Terry Condon said municipalities are often hamstrung by provincial regulations when it comes to offering tax breaks and incentives to encourage economic development, but he liked the idea that council is going to make another serious attempt to attract new business downtown. When some members of council asked if this comprehensive report could be completed by the fall, Cory Gain, the district’s director of planning and development, said that would be next to impossible consider-

ing how many other big projects she and her staff have been asked to complete by council in the coming months. “There are a number of development applications coming forward very soon … and a lot of policy work I have to fit in between,” she said. It’s clear council wants a detailed and comprehensive report about this key issue and Gain suggested it could be completed by her staff in early spring. Fortin said it’s clear council wants to make revitalization of the downtown a key priority and Gain’s timeline for the report to be com-

pleted by early spring “is certainly not unreasonable.” Kent said it’s better to wait for a detailed report with detailed options than enter into a rush job that won’t provide the information council is looking for. “A high value report is worth waiting for,” he said. “The timeline for a valuable report for something like this is worth waiting for.” Kent reiterated the final report must provide detailed information about what other Okanagan communities have done to successfully encourage economic development in their downtown cores and

he’s looking forward to reading the report and implementing change in Peachland. Coun, Keith Thom said there hasn’t been any success in attracting new business to downtown Peachland in almost 40 years and waiting a few more months for a report that could help change that is worth waiting for. Council voted unanimously for senior staff to prepare a detailed report by early spring to encourage economic development in downtown Peachland and look at what other Okanagan communities have done to encourage economic development.

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I would like to address some of the comments made in a recent letter to the editor regarding the “study” group, which is actually called The Highway 97 Task Force Society. We have been very open that we advocate for an upper bypass around Peachland. We fully agree that the existing Highway 97 is long past its best by date, and that being left in limbo about the future has been a major problem for Peachland. How can any meaningful and serious planning on Peachland’s future take place when no one knows what will happen to our major traffic artery and when? How many potential businesses have decided not to come to Peachland because of this? This letter is being written by me as an individual, not as a director of the task force society. I personally think that four-laning the existing highway would be very bad for Peachland. This would not happen quickly or without major disruption to the lives of everyone in Peachland, as well as to all those who travel through Peachland. According to a brochure put out in 1991 by MOTI, the timeline for a $100 million highway is roughly 13 months for preliminary work, 25 months for design and 32 months for construction. Just think of the four-laning that took place from Summerland to Greata Ranch. For anyone that lived here while that was going on the memories of traffic closures, back-ups, etc. are vivid. Sure, they built temporary roads to try to move traffic but where could they do that in Peachland? Environmental concerns would no longer allow the highway to be extended into the lake, so any widening would have to be on the west side of the road. There is certainly no place there to build a temporary road, and Renfrew Road would not be a viable alternative under any circumstances. Once they get to Princeton, traffic would probably be diverted down Beach Avenue. Imagine all that traffic on Beach. Doesn’t that make you want to slip down to the hardware store for something, or go have

something to eat at one of the great restaurants in our quiet, peaceful downtown area looking out at the lake? Northern Beach Avenue would probably be fine until a semi tried to make the turn where Beach meets Buchanan, to say nothing of the bridge or campground. Up Drought Hill, well, there is no place to put a temporary road there either, but perhaps traffic could be routed west on the connector to the Trepanier Road turnoff, then come down Trepanier all the way to the highway. The residents there will be thrilled! Let’s see, blasting the full length of Peachland; noise, dust, earthmoving and paving equipment roaring, traffic closures and delays. Sounds like 32 months of fun to me! Ask the people who live around the golf course how much their lives and homes have been disrupted by the construction there. There are 11 road intersections with Highway 97. Does this mean we will get 11 new and controlled intersections, or does this mean we will get fewer? Who knows! However, I do know that to get from any area of Peachland to any other area, you must cross or drive down the highway. All of those intersections, however many, will take up more land. We have such a narrow strip of flat land. How many homes both above and below the highway would be affected by four-laning? Incidentally, we live adjacent to the highway and our property would be affected. According to the last plans that were submitted to the municipality, we would lose a narrow strip of land but our driveway access would be improved dramatically. We can certainly live with that. Bridge building will not be cheap, quiet, and will definitely affect traffic. Homes will be lost to provide land and the homes of those living nearby will be drastically affected. On the other hand, a four-lane highway built back in the mountains above Peachland, stretching from Greata Ranch to the Coquihalla Connector could be built with very minor disruptions to anyone’s lives. See MOTI HAS PROVEN on page 5

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Bylaw officer says Heritage Park becoming playground for pooches

DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED at Heritage Park, says bylaw officer Dale Zimmerman. ing people whether not permitted in any owners caught withERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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As the temperature increases, so do the number of dog-related incidents in Peachland’s downtown core. According to the district’s bylaw officer, Dale Zimmerman, the most recent problem is one of density. With a limited amount of green space and usable beach front and even fewer off-leash dog areas in town, Zimmerman says many local parks are becoming de facto playgrounds for pooches. “There are signs all along the waterfront and in the parks tell-

or not dogs are permitted or allowed off their leashes, but some people just seem to insist on going wherever they want,” Zimmerman explained. Monitoring the presence of dogs on beaches, where they are not permitted, and roaming the grassy area at Heritage Park during the Farmer’s Market hours on Sundays, are Zimmerman’s biggest challenges at the moment. “In Heritage Park, it is okay to walk your dog on a leash along the sidewalk, but dogs are not allowed on the grassy areas or the designated play areas. They are

park that has a children’s playground,” he added. “For health reasons, a children’s play area must be kept as clean as possible.” Those who violate the town’s leash laws face a $50 fine under the district’s parks regulation bylaw. If that sounds like a hefty chunk of change, Zimmerman says that’s nothing. “The fees only go up from there.” Pet owners who bring their dog into a prohibited area can be fined $75, likewise for owners who fail to pick up their pet’s feces or allow them off their leash outside of a designated off-leash area. Pet

out a license for their dog face a $300 fine under the regional district of the Central Okanagan’s (RDCO) responsible dog ownership bylaw. But with only one bylaw officer to monitor the town’s 11 kilometres of lakeshore and 334 acres of parkland, a number of dog owners, like Jane Smith (*name changed to protect resident’s privacy) are happily taking the risk. “I pay taxes to the district of Peachland, I should be allowed to walk my dog where I want. My dog is licensed and I pick up after him. In fact, so do most dog owners I know here, so I don’t see why it’s such a

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problem,” Smith told The View. The long-time Peachlander says she has walked her Wheaten terrier, Charlie, along Beach Avenue each morning, and finished their walk with a game of fetch at Heritage Park. She feels local dog owners are unfairly targeted by the bylaw officer, who she says, should be focused on “bigger issues.” “Maybe there are rules and maybe some people get belligerent when they get told to take their dog to another area and that’s why people are starting to feel hassled all the time, and I get that the bylaw officer is just

trying to do his job, but I think he should spend less time worrying about where people walk their dogs and more time on the people who take up two parking spaces instead of one, or park their trailers on Beach Avenue. That’s worth a ticket if you ask me.” On an average weekday during the summer months, Zimmerman says he typically issues warnings to approximately three or four dog owners walking their beloved canine in a prohibited area. On weekends, Zimmerman says that number jumps to between five and twelve warnings per day. When you consider the fact that failure to pick up after your pet in a public park or playground can result in a $250 fine, Zimmerman says Peachland’s bylaw makes it too easy for “rogue” pet owners to disregard his warnings and hopes the district and RDCO’s efforts to educate the public will result in a greater understanding and compliance. The district’s current off-leash dog areas include MacKinnon, Pincushion and Sanderson Parks, the T-Boat Launch/ Doggie Beach near the Princeton and Highway 97 boat launch. Dogs are allowed on-leash along the beach and off-leash in the water at: • Strachan’s Corner Beach, in a desig-

MOTI has proven that a bypass is possible Continued from page 4

Traffic would continue to travel normally along its present route until the two new intersections at each end of the bypass were opened, much as what happened in Lake Country. We would end up with an alternate route to use in emergencies, and those who want to head north or south at high speed without stopping could do so. The locals and the tourists who would like to have time to

stop and look and visit could take the “scenic route” into our beautiful town. The lakeshore south of Princeton along the highway could have some shade trees planted wherev-

er there is room, and piers could be built out into the water to allow lake access. Maybe I am dreaming, but it all makes such wonderful sense to me. I appreciate all the hard work

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nated area off of the Centennial Walkway between the 8th Street and the Beach Avenue boat launch and 13th Street; • Pentowna Park, to the west of the T-Boat launch on the lakeside below Beach Avenue and Highway 97; and • Todd Beach, in a designated waterfront area across from and between the district pump house at 3896 Beach Avenue and the home located at 3860 Beach Avenue. The area is marked with signs. To learn more about the district’s parks regulation bylaws visit www. peachland.ca.

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Council approves mobile henna tattoo shop to move to Beach Avenue Sacred Sun Body Art will share space with owner of Beach Ride Rental KEITH LACEY

ABERDEEN PUBLISHING District of Peachland council has given permission for the owner of a mobile henna tattoo body art business to move her business to another location downtown. The owner of Sacred Sun Body Art made an application for an outdoor vending license in Peachland back in April said Cory Gain, the district’s director of planning and development, during a presentation to council’s committee of the whole Tuesday morning. The requested location at the corner of Beach Avenue and 6th Street beside the Peachland Historic Primary School was determined to no longer be a viable vending site, as it

has since become a parking lot and the location of the community’s electronic signboard outside the Peachland Community Centre, said Gain. With the input of the owner and with referrals from the Peachland Chamber of Commerce, Peachland Boys and Girls Club and the Peachland Arts Council, all who are stakeholders of this piece of land, a site at an immediately adjacent location on the Peachland Historic Primary School lot was approved as the location for her business, said Gain. However, the owner has since expressed concern over the viability of her business at that location and has requested to be allowed to change her location to operate on the same site as the

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I would like if we would consult with the few businesses in the immediate area...if they don’t have a problem with it, I don’t have a problem with it.” COUNCILLOR PETER SCHIERBECK

Beach Ride Rental business on Beach Avenue across from 2nd Street, said Gain. The current bylaw states policy only allows for a single vendor at each approved location, however, the owners of Beach Ride Rental have agreed to share their space with the owner of Sacred Sun Body Art, said Gain. Coun. Terry Condon said it was

generous of the owners of Beach Ride Rentals to share the site and he has “absolutely no problem” with granting this request. However, Coun. Peter Schierbeck said he would prefer adjacent businesses be consulted to see if they have any problems with this business relocating to its new site. Gain said she didn’t consult with other business owners because Sacred Sun is a mobile vending business that performs henna tattoos and there is no competition with any local business owner. Schierbeck reiterated he feels nearby business owners should be con: r you sulted before any final use of t beca his gif t e iv move is made. ece r o IP t ERSH cted ______ n sele ◊ LEAD “I would like if we ve bee ________ a __ _ h :_ __ u R R __ E Yo ◊ OTH ________________ EHAVIO B would consult with E T N IV E s. ◊ POSIT AFETY EQUIPM ________________ t to u __ S the few businesses in ortan __ p F O __ im E __ S is rk ◊ U ______ ate Pa ! ________ the immediate area,” the Sk r part f ________ u o o e y s ing fe u for do ul & Sa f u he said. “If they don’t t o c y d e oster an Resp Thank the Blue Ro p cone! have a problem with Coupon to oo sc is e th gl g in sin Br ry mplementa it, I don’t have a probreceive a co lem with it.” Gain said she or a member of district staff would visit adjacent businesses to discuss the issue as Watch for bylaw staff as they reward positive behavior at the quickly as possible. At skate park. Positive behavior could include: your: the regular meeting f o e s ecau gift b of council Tuesday e this • Putting garbage in the garbage cans receiv o t d e RSHIP E ct e D __ l night, Gain said she A e __ s E __ __ ◊ L • Waiting your turn You have been ________ _ VIOR THER:_ ______________ would report back to A O H ◊ E B __ IVE ENT ________ s. • Being respectful of neighbours/positive __ u __ o t ◊ POSIT AFETY EQUIPMlanguage __ t council at the end of ____ an t __ r __ S o __ p F im EO ____ ◊ USwith Park is ________ boardkskills • Helping a younger person skate the summer if there ______ t! S ate r __ e a __ h p t __ r f __ you e use o doing were any concerns l & Saf u for ctfuJuly r and The program will continue through For ank yoAugust. e Bl Respe Roostemore Thand from nearby business to th ue oop cone! on up Co is ing th250-767-2133. ry single sc information contact the Community Centre Brat mplementa owners. receive a co Coun. Michael Kent said it’s important this small business be allowed to set up as soon as possible OO because tourist seaUE R ST son is in full swing and there’s a limited timeframe for mobile ES T. 2 0 1 4 vendors to make a profit.

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Province commits $2.25 million to reduce spread of invasive species VIEW STAFF The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has committed an additional $2.25 million over the next three years to reduce the spread of invasive species in B.C. “Invasive plants can have serious effects on many industries, as well as to the natural ecosystems on which we rely,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone. Stone said the additional funding will support the government’s commitment to protect B.C. from the impacts of invasive species, and will help the ministry specifically target invasive species on roadsides and in gravel pits. Of the additional funding, Stone says over $750,000 will be targeted over the next three years to increased management of invasive plants in ministry gravel pits and quarries, while the remaining $1.5 million will be used to increase the management of invasive species on highway rights of way. This builds on the commitment in “B.C. on the Move,” the province’s 10year transportation plan, of $3.9 million over three years for invasive species management, and raises the ministry’s budget to more than $6 million over the next three years. The ministry’s invasive species management program is supported primarily through partnerships with local governments, First Nations, and non-profit invasive species committees throughout B.C. This year’s funding will be allocated between over 20 agencies across all areas of the province to target the highest priority species in each region. “The B.C. government is doing important work in tackling invasive species at the source in gravel pits and roadsides to curtail

their spread along our travel corridors,” said Invasive Species Council of B.C chair Barry Gibbs. “Clean, weed-free gravel pits and sound

practices along road corridors will greatly reduce the dispersal of invasive plants across the landscape.” The ministry man-

ages over 40,000 kilometres of highways and over 2,000 gravel pits across B.C. Last year alone, the ministry removed the equiva-

lent of 500 hectares of invasive plants, comprised of over 80 different species, from road sides and gravel pits. To find out more

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REGIONAL NEWS

BC Transit planning to use technology to increase ridership

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ABERDEEN PUBLISHING In the not-toodistant future, BC Transit riders in Peachland will be able to use their cellphone to determine if their bus is running late. The use of modern technology is playing a significant role in planning for the future and some of the proposed changes to the BC Transit system will use that same technology to attempt to increase ridership and improve services across the entire province. That was the clear

message as Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin played host to the bi-annual Sustainable Transportation Partnership of the Central Okanagan (STPCO) Local Government Advisory board meeting which took place Thursday afternoon in council chambers at the Peachland Community Centre. Those in attendance included Fortin, Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran, West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater and Lake Country Mayor James Baker. Senior administration from the City

of Kelowna and BC Transit were also in attendance. Rafael Villareal, the regional planning manager for the City of Kelowna, said Kelowna has implemented a 2015 Transit Strategy earlier this year that included installing Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems on 22 Kelowna Transit buses over the past few months. These systems basically work as a GPS system, which indicates exactly where the buses are located, how many passengers are on board, whether or not the bus is

running on time and other key data. “The system is designed to ensure efficiency and reliability … you can’t improve what you don’t measure,” he said. In the modern world, people, including transit passengers, want instant access to information and these AVL systems will eventually allow passengers to use their cellphones to access information about bus routes and whether or not their bus is running on time, said Villareal. “You need data to make decisions and you need to get information to citizens so they can make plans and plan their trip,” he said.

This new technology will also go a long way towards improving customer service as passengers will know when their bus is running late and how to take appropriate action to catch the next bus, he said. A recent fare increase approved by the provincial government for BC Transit will help pay for some of the costs involved with installing the AVL system, but the plan is to have these systems in all 81 transit buses over the next few months, which will result in a significant financial impact, said Erin Felker, regional transit manager for the southern interior for BC Transit. The first 22 buses

were a “pilot project,” but the plan to install AVL systems on all 81 buses in the Kelowna Transit system will require more funding, she said. BC Transit has been able to access significant provincial funding, but the end result is a $100,000 shortfall that is not in the budget, she said. She asked the STPCO LGA board to consider providing that funding. There are several competitors providing similar technology and BC Transit management will look at all options before approving the project to install AVL systems in all 81 buses, said Felker. Kelowna passengers generate 76 per

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COMMUNITY

Branch 69 members receive special commemorative medals

DOROTHY BLAIR CHARLIE SIMPSON DEREK BLAIR Legion president also hands out pins for years of service to local branch members Royal Canadian Legion branches across Canada are handing out special medals to long-serving members throughout 2015 to officially commemorate the 90th anniversary of the first Legion branch opening in Canada back in 1925. Several of those 90th anniversary commemorative

medals were handed out this past Sunday afternoon at Branch 69 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Peachland. Jean Saul, the current president, who is serving her ninth term as president of the Peachland branch over the past 25 years, said the commemorative medals were being handed out to members who have shown

commitment and dedication to the Royal Canadian Legion for many years. “They (head office) asked us to honour members who have completed many years of service to the legion,” said Saul. Those who were honoured this past Sunday afternoon included Dorothy Blair, her son Derek Blair, past president

DONNA CAVE Ray George, Patrick Barton and Donna Cave, who were all on hand to receive their medals. Saul was also nominated and proudly received a commemorative medal. Those who weren’t on hand included Les Sykes, Gordo Pierce and Roy Beck. Local MP Dan Albas as well

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as District of Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin were on hand for the special ceremony, as was B.C. Ambassador candidate Bianca MacDonald. Years of service pins were also handed out to numerous Branch 69 members, ranging from those who have been members for five years all the way up to 50 years.

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Holender signs off from Peachland Radio Peachland Radio’s founder hopes to transform the regional radio landscape with introduction of Okanagan Radio KEITH LACEY

ABERDEEN PUBLISHING Allan Holender’s passion for radio started as a child and hasn’t subsided for more than half a century. The founder of PeachlandRadio.com, the internet-based radio station that he started a year ago, officially went off the air on June 30. However, Holender and his new business partner Lori Dean are hoping to transform the regional radio landscape across the Okanagan Valley with the introduction of OkanaganRadio.com, which they plan on launching to listeners around the world on July 23. “Oka naga nR adio. com will be the home of Golden Oldies and cool jazz for listeners across the Okanagan Valley, across Canada and around the world,” said Holender, who was born and

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side and write up stuff I could broadcast at home, including news stories, sports and weather. I would also write up the ads and pretend I owned my own little radio station. I was hooked as a child and that feeling has never gone away.” By age 13 he was being mentored by renowned Edmonton disc jockey John Dolan, who would allow him into the studio every Sunday morning. He would spend endless nights listening to famous radio hosts in the United States, such as Les Bowen from Salt

Lake City, who hosted the most popular jazz show in the United States back in the 1960s. “That’s when I fell in love with jazz,” said Holender. “Les would end every show with the words, ‘jazz is great so watch out.’ It made no sense, but I loved it.” After completing a sociology degree from the University of Montana, Holender moved to B.C. and worked as director of development for the University of British Columbia for 45 years. He also became partners in a radio

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We have some exciting upcoming events, on Sunday September 13th come out and join our 7th Annual Golf Tournament at the Summerland Golf Course. Early bird registration is only $99 and this gives you the green fees, cart and a dinner. Act quickly, this event usually sells out quick. Mark your calendar! On Saturday November 14th we honour our businesses at the Business Awards Night.

You can VOTE for your favorite Peachland businesses online at our chambers website. Or by filling out a nomination form available at the Chamber of Commerce or at the visitor centre. We will announce soon more spots where you can find the forms and submit them. If you would like to volunteer for one of the events just let me know. We are very proud to announce that our new website is up and running. We encourage you to check it out!

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Congratulations to Darcy & Barry Yeo of Bliss Bakery! ‘Bliss’ celebrated 10 years in business this past Saturday with music and of course Barry’s famous goodies. Well done Bliss Bakery you do Peachland proud! If you enjoyed the All Candidates Forum this past fall for the municipal election that the Peachland Chamber sponsored in partnership with the Peachland View, then you will be pleased to know that we will offer to host a similar All Candidates Forum for the upcoming fall federal election. We will invite all local riding federal candidates to participate. It was Mayor Fortin who asked us if we would be willing to do this and we think it’s a great idea.

willing to do this and we think it’s a great idea. You have likely read all the news about Zebra mussels threatening to invade and destroy our beautiful lake, when you are walking along the lake passing the boat launches or even launching your own boat, please stay diligent and keep an eye out for Darlene Hartford & any boat with signs of Loretta Robinson mussels attached. We are the last line of Tourism Director defense should a boat go undetected crossing a Looking for a unique experience for family provincial or federal and friends visiting this border. summer? Stop by the ‘Don’t move a mussel!’ Legends of the Lake is the catch phrase. Interpretive Centre and Finally, we have begun Peachland Visitor our advocacy project, in Centre within the preparation for next Peachland Historic year’s BC Chamber of Primary School. Commerce Annual meeting held this year at Bat Chats are held every Wednesday and The Cove in West Saturday at 2:30pm. Kelowna. This is our Another legend to Chamber’s opportunity research at the to draft thoughtful Interpretive Centre is policy to be considered Peachland’s very own by the provincial Ogopogo! View the government, but first it documentary of has to pass the mustard Ogopogo using an test and be scrutinized interactive kiosk. and approved by other Looking for a fun Chambers at the AGM. holiday gift? New Here’s a clue of the direction we are heading designs of t-shirts and bat kites have just in our research: only 8% arrived. Follow the of new young drivers Bead Trail and create a complete a driver charm bracelet starting training program in B.C. with Peachland’s This in light of a schoolhouse and bat coroner’s report urging charms. Don’t forget to the provincial pick up a map of government to address Peachland, information why so many young on hiking and browse a drivers are getting in full table of brochures serious accidents or on the winery trails. even dying behind the wheel of a vehicle.

While checking out all the Visitor Centre has to offer ,make sure to include a visit to Peachland’s new Art Gallery . The high season has begun at the Peachland Visitor Centre. Visitors from all over the world are streaming in and expressing their delight in the first class VC, the beautiful renovation of our historic building, the amazing lake view, the extensive information provided and the specialness of Peachland itself. This summer, students Michela Russo and Jessie Joseph (homegrown Peachland girls) and our valuable volunteer team are providing expert counselling to traveler’s from origins such as Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Korea, Belgium, France, USA, and many more. In tune with the new direction for visitor servicing – roaming services- Michela will also be in attendance on Sundays at the Farmers and Crafter’s markets.

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WHAT’S ON

COMING EVENTS

SUNDAYS

MEAT DRAW 2-4pm,

JERRY DOBER BREAKFAST 8am-11am,

FISHING IS FOREVER July 18, Heritage Park. The Peachland Sportsmen’s Association provides people with disabilities the opportunity to learn how to fish.

RATTLESNAKE ISLAND SWIM August 8, 6:45am. Consists of two swimming events: a one-way, 3.1 km swim across Okanagan Lake, from Rattlesnake Island to Peachland, and a more demanding 7km outand-back swim that loops around the back of Rattlesnake Island. Race packages will be available on Friday, August 7th only, between 5-7pm, at Swim Bay in Peachland. rattlesnakeislandswim. com

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Peachland Wellness Centre. Everyone welcome!

MONDAYS

PEACHLAND FARMERS AND CRAFTERS MARKET 10am-2pm

7:30am-5pm, community centre

FITNESS ROOM

MINI TRIPS 1-4pm,

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. $5/member. Tween (ages 9-12). Pre-registration required by calling 250-767-2515.

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1-4pm, 50+ Activ-

ity Centre

PICKLEBALL 9:05-

TEEN BEACH BLAST

TWEEN DROP-IN & MULTI-SPORTS 3-8pm,

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7pm,

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10am, St.

11:05am (3.0-4.0), community centre

Margaret’s Anglican Church

VARIETY SINGERS 9:30am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

PICKLEBALL 1:30-

3:30pm (Novice), community centre

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

50+ Activity Centre

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

WOOD CARVERS CLUB 7-9pm, 50+ Activity Centre

10am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30am, 50+

TUESDAYS

PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 service

Activity Centre

7:30am-5pm, community centre

fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave.

TAI CHI 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

FITNESS ROOM

1-3pm. (ages 9-12) Meet at Swim Bay.

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12

FRIENDSHIP TUESDAY/ MOVIE 1-3:30pm, 50+

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT 5-7:30pm,

Activity Centre

meet at Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12

YOUTH DROP-IN 3:308pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-

7pm, community centre

PICKLEBALL 9:05-

BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED) 7pm, 50+

4th St Place

11:05am (3.0-3.5), community centre

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30am, St.

Margaret’s Anglican Church

CARPET BOWLING

10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

FITNESS TRAIL GUIDED TOUR 10am. Call 250767-2133 to register for your spot

Peachland United Church

Peachland Museum

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM

7:30am-5pm, community centre

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10am-12pm,

11am, Rotary Pavilion

Peachland Wellness Centre

IRON AND SILK EXERCISE 10:45am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING

PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12pm,

8-9am, community centre

Gasthaus Pub

PICKLEBALL 9:05-

11:05am, (1.0-2.75), community centre

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

AEROBICS AND MORE

TWEEN BEACH BLAST

9:30-10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30am. Call Dawn 250-878-6342

9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday

Rev. Robin Graves

Service 10:30 a.m.

4th Street & Brandon Ave

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Sunday Worship 3 pm

“Faith, Hope and Charity” - Daniel 3:13-18. Pastor David Laity 778-478-2446 4464 4th Street (St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)

all are welcome

Activity Centre

FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM

7:30am-5pm, community centre

INDOOR WALKING

8-9am, community centre

FLOW YOGA 9:4510:45am, 4th St. Place

10am-noon, community centre

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. (ages 6-12)

ART CLASS 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm, (3.0-3.5), community centre YOUTH BEAT THE HEAT

1:30-4:30, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. (ages 13+)

LEGO TIME 3-4pm, Peachland Library. Open to all ages FUSION FRIDAYS

5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Every Thursday, 6:45 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Our Bingo Pots Are Hotter Still Loonie Pot is $407.00

Lotto License #103899 - 19 years or older Membership not required

Summer Office Hours

Office Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Rev. Elaine Diggle

BINGO , 6:45pm, 50+

PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm, (3.75-4.5), community centre

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TWEEN TRIPS 5:308pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12. $5/member/ trip. Pre-registration is required by calling 250-767-2515

1-3pm. (ages 9-12) Meet at Swim Bay.

Office open Mon - Fri, 9:30-11:30

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Tuesday Morning

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

4-8pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 13+

50+ Activity Centre

“Let Us Worship Together”

MEAT DRAW 4-5pm,

FIRED UP FRIDAYS 10:30-1pm,

FITNESS ROOM

Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.

3-5:30pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12

PEACHLAND BOARDWALK 9:30am

WEDNESDAYS

YOGA 8-9am, 50+

TWEEN DROP-IN

BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs)

TAI CHI – PWC 9:30am-

7:30am-5pm, community centre

TEEN BEACH BLAST

3-5pm. (ages 13+) Meet at Swim Bay.

E-A-S-Y CORE

9-10:15am, 50+ Activity Centre

Activity Centre

250-767-2206

Grace Lutheran Church

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12

LIONS DEN MEETING

3-5pm. (ages 13+) Meet at Swim Bay.

FLOW YOGA 9-10am,

4421 4th Street

10:30 a.m. Ages 2 thru to Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com

TWEEN BEACH BLAST

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS 3-4:30pm,

ity Centre

DROP-IN TIME 2-4pm,

Church

2:15pm, 4th St. Place

Places of Faith

Sunday School

50+ Activity Centre

7pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-7679034

GENTLE YOGA, 1:15-

Peachland

Service 9 a.m.

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activ-

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10am, United

Angee’s Kitchen full menu 11 – 7 Tues.-Sat. and 9 – 5 Sundays Closed at 2 pm Wednesdays

Traditional Worship

DROP-IN TIME 2-4pm,

PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm, (3.75-4.5), community centre

July 3 • August 14 & 28 • Sept. 11 & 25 4:30 - 7:30 pm

Contemporary Worship

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

2-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING

• Blues • Canadiana • Folk • Country & Great Guitar Pickin’

Sunday Services

50+ Activity Centre

8-9am, community centre

Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class

ACOUSTIC

July 6 - 10, 9am - noon Age 3 through grade 6 Join us on: Moses and the Ten Commandments

CHESS 1:15-3:30pm,

YOGA ADVANCED BEGINNERS 8-9am, 50+

Guitarist & Singer/Songwriter

Vacation Bible School

1pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. $5/ member (ages 6-12) Pre-registration required by calling 250-767-2515.

until September 27, Heritage Park. Friendly farmers, artists and craftsmen in a beautiful park setting. Food, fun and entertainment.

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LUNCHABLES 10:30-

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Friday

LADIES SNOOKER

SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING

10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 3-5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

YOUTH DROP-IN

Most Classes Are Rolling Along This Summer

3-5pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12

Weekly Activities

YOUTH ZONE 6-9pm, 13+, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12 3-5pm

Check our posted schedule at the Centre! Membership required to attend

Art • Chess • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise/Yoga • Ukulele

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Peachland

Classifieds CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Full-Time Sales Representative required for the Peachland View.

Some sales experience in print media would be considered relevant and appropriate training will be provided. Base plus commission and a car allowance. Must have reliable car. The successful candidate would be required to spend time in West Kelowna as well as the Peachland area. Interested candidates should forward a resume to: lbolton@aberdeenpublishing.com prior to Friday, July 3rd.

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Castles to Cabins Housekeeping, cleaning, offices or yard work. Move ins and move outs, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly appointments. Experienced and reliable. Call Michelle 250-826-6285

Renovations are now complete and our lakeview private spaces are ready for move in! Located in the heart of downtown Peachland across the street from Okanagan lake new offices/smaller spaces for local artists, nail techs, tattooists, tech services, offices etc... prices starting at $550.00/month, including all basic utilities and kitchen use. This prime location just off well manicured Beach Avenue offers a unique opportunity for a small business/home business that requires a space with easy access for the public to conduct business. Long or short term rentals are available, only 3 spaces left. Call Nicky Hazle at 250-767-6464

Renosense Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including dry walling, textured ceilings etc. Decks, tiling, no job too small. Call Eric 250 317 6570 Sarsons Painting Professional Handyman Service. Commercial And Residential FREE ESTIMATE please call 778-214-0184

Community notiCes Peachland United Church

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Unbreakables: anytime in our drop box. Breakables: Wednesday morning and Thursday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Call 250 767 7771 or email admin@peachlandview.com Community notiCes

Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

Meets Monday at 7 p.m. (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 p.m. (open meeting). Call 250-763-5555 for more info.

For Sale - MiSc Emerald Cedars direct from Okanagan grower. Acclimatized for this area. SPECIAL 4’ tall - 10/$200 5’ tall - 10/$250 6’ tall - 10/$350 Delivery and planting available Call George at Budget Nurseries 250-498-2189 or email georgedemelo@mail.com

Free Black Futon Good condition. Free to Pick up, 250-300-9303

GaraGe SaleS

Moving Sale Dining room table with 6 chairs, Patio set with 6 chairs, 32” television, Queen size bed like new, Large glass top, wooden coffee table. Bookcases, end tables, night tables, lamps and an assortment of other great things - all in pristine condition. You don’t want to miss this moving sale! Thursday July 2 and Friday July 3 from 10am throughout the day. Early bird viewings by appointment only on Wednesday July 1 between 10 am and 2 pm. Please call 778772-1971. 220 - 4350 Ponderosa Drive in Peachland.

General employment Dishwasher Wanted Full time or Part time dishwasher wanted. Excellent pay. Apply at Gasthaus On The Lake or call 250-3176621.

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Holender says traditional AM radio hanging on by a thread Continued from page 10

station wasn’t committed to excellence, “but simply selling ads to stay in business.” When he moved to Peachland last year, he pursued his dream of owning his own digital internet radio station. “I wanted to be free of the rules and regulations of the CRTC [Canadian Radio-Television Telecommunications Commission] and run a truly independent station where I could play the kind of music I felt the people of Peachland would love, including golden oldies and jazz,” he said. “I didn’t realize the population of this town drops from 5,200 to about 3,000 once November comes. “It has been a difficult ride financially for sure.” He met Dean, who shares the same passion for radio he does, and they came up with the idea to target listen-

ers and advertisers across the entire Okanagan, rather than just Peachland, said Holender. “We’re going after a region,” he said. “We know this market is not covered by another radio station in the Okanagan… those between ages 50 and 80, which is the fastest growing segment of the population.” The station will generate revenue by promoting businesses and events across the entire Okanagan, said Holender. “I don’t like to call them ads, but rather sponsorships,” he said. “No spot will last longer than 23 seconds, because that’s when you start to lose the interest of listeners. We won’t run two sponsorships in a row. The focus will be on great music and great programming.” Holender says “traditional terrestrial AM and FM radio is hanging on by a thread” and relies heavily on endless

advertising and a dearth of quality programming and music. “The future of radio is on the internet,” he said. “Terrestrial radio can’t survive in its current format. There will always be some stations that do well, but most are barely surviving and many won’t be around much longer. People can listen to our station on their smartphone … the smartphone is the new radio transmitter.” As he did on PeachlandRadio.com, Holender will host his own morning show every Monday, Wednesday and Friday once OkanaganRadio.com is up and running after July 23. “It will be called Okanagan Rise and Shine,” he said. “We’ll talk about issues that are important to residents across the Okanagan Valley and here in Peachland. And we’ll also play some great music. “Our studio is virtual and in the [in-

ternet] cloud, so there’s no need for a radio tower, expensive equipment or lease of a building to broadcast from, which means sponsors will be paying far less to advertise.” The station will be able to provide sponsors with a better bang for their buck and listeners won’t be forced to listen to endless commercials before getting to listen to music and programs, he said. While internet radio isn’t governed by CRTC rules and regulations, his station will pay royalties to all musicians played on OkanaganRadio.com, said Holender. Holender is confident this venture will be a success. “I’m very excited and it has regenerated my passion for radio,” he said. “I’m 73 years of age, but this has made me feel like the 10-year-old boy broadcasting to my mom back in the kitchen.”

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10 a.m. in Heritage Square in Peachland. The group, facilitated by the Peachland Wellness Centre, is one of the rainbow programs offered by the centre. New people are always welcome. Beginners lessons start in September.

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Equestrians heat up the trails at riding club’s weekend gymkhana

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COMPETITORS AND ENTHUSIASTS from as far as Greenwood and Oliver made their way to the Peachland stables on Princeton Avenue as the local riding club hosted its third gymkhana event of the season on June 28.

Pet of the Week Name: Tip Age: 2 months Tip is one of many kittens that are available for adoption at the Penticton SPCA. Tip has been very well socialized and would be a great addition to any home. Tip’s Animal ID is 366036.

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